Mediterra Diner
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mediterra Diner, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for West Melbourne sits at 76, putting Mediterra Diner on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken make table in kitchen not inverted soiled use. Operator trying to get it repaired, waiting on quote. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
95
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw dough placed in container with soiled rag cover, recommend using foil or plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over milk in the 3 door reach in cooler front of diner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small reach in cooler front of diner soiled handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table in kitchen not operational. Not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler (3 door) front of diner soiled gaskets. Reach in freezer back of diner soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping clothes placed over deck drain to prevent P-Trap gases from entering store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile under front shelves soiled and requires cleaning.
36-10-4
45
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over washed tomatoes in reach in cooler- owner moved tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in make table top **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shleves in all reach in coolers and freezer Dry storage shelves in store room **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hammer in handwash sink in back next to dishwasher **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White reach in fridge **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and make table **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back storage room **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooler with ice used for drinks sitting on the floor. Owner placed ice cooler on top of an empty bucket raising it more than 6 inches off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen and front microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans heavily soiled with grease Sides of make table Shelving overall **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go dishes on top of white fridge in store room **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
32
Apr 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu no asterisk denoting as server under cooked, had operator add asterisk to Benedict's **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle dish pit **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles at front counter stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over creamers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and fan Gaskets and door handles reach in refrigerator **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of reach in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterra Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterra Diner on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mediterra Diner?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mediterra Diner.
How does Mediterra Diner compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Mediterra Diner most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Mediterra Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mediterra Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mediterra Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mediterra Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mediterra Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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